Among the dealers who felt vindicated by their decision to remain open was Chinese works of art specialist Michael C. Hughes who reported several museum curators and private clients had visited his exhibition at the Vallois Gallery in 67th Street.

London dealers Oliver Forge and Brendan Lynch reported half a dozen intrepid visitors, including a curator, lining up outside their exhibition on 82nd Street as it opened at 10am, and made four sales.

Carol Conover, managing director of Kaikodo LLC, said that she had a steady stream of visitors, while Swiss dealers Dr. Robert R. Bigler and Gabriel Eckenstein reported a good visitor turn out to their shows.

Specialist in Japanese fine art Joan Mirviss said “It has been most worthwhile to be open today.”